Lynchburg Mississippi Map

About Lynchburg, Mississippi

Lynchburg is a locality in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,161. The population density is 378.2 people per km². Lynchburg is located at 34.9623°N, 90.0959°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38680.

Lynchburg slumbers in the soft embrace of the Mississippi Delta, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent hum. It lies 3.5 miles west of Horn Lake, MS (from Horn Lake, MS: bearing 278°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-south-west of Southaven. The terrain here, a broad, fertile plain, rolls gently under a sky that often stretches to an astonishing, cloud-flecked immensity. Ancient oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like tattered lace, stand sentinel over fields of cotton that shimmer in the heat, their white bolls promising the quiet industry of harvest. The air, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the sweet perfume of honeysuckle that spills over fences and climbs towards the sun. The rhythm of life in Lynchburg is dictated by the sun’s arc and the turning of the seasons, a slow unfolding that encourages contemplation and a deep connection to the land. The history of Lynchburg is as deeply rooted as the venerable trees that grace its landscape, a story woven with the threads of agriculture and the persistent spirit of its people. For generations, the rich alluvial soil has sustained cotton and soybean farms, forming the backbone of the local economy, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the community. There’s a sense of enduring legacy here, a quiet pride in the generations who have worked this land, their efforts etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of cultivation and the communal ties that bind Lynchburg together. While not a place of bustling commerce, its distinctiveness lies in this steadfast connection to its agrarian roots, a quiet testament to a way of life that endures, bathed in the golden light of Mississippi afternoons.

About This Lynchburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lynchburg, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lynchburg and DeSoto County.

Detailed location data for Lynchburg includes the ZIP code (38637), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of DeSoto County (Hernando), and school district assignment (DeSoto County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lynchburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.